Open floor plan with first flr master suite and office. Family room features gas log fireplace and wet bar. Large kitchen has bar area and island as well as stack stone cooking station. Open dining room and sunroom with full bath. Garage is oversized for extra storage. All bedrooms upstairs are connected to bathroom. Great storage
Open floor plan with first flr master suite and office. Family room features gas log fireplace and wet bar. Large kitchen has bar area and island as well as stack stone cooking station. Open dining room and sunroom with full bath. Garage is oversized for extra storage. All bedrooms upstairs are connected to bathroom. Great storage
TMLS #1896379
Jun 19, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jun 15, 2013
Listed
$275,000
$91/sq ft
TMLS #1893645
Jun 15, 2013
Listing Removed
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May 31, 2013
Listed
$285,000
$94/sq ft
TMLS #1824595
May 31, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 22, 2013
Price Changed
$285,000
$94/sq ft
Jan 11, 2013
Price Changed
$300,000
$99/sq ft
Mar 6, 2012
Listed
$325,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 27, 2006
Sold
$72,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,927 (+3.0%)
$120,000 + $490,912
$610,912
2024
$3,814 (+19.4%)
$120,000 + $490,912
$610,912
2023
$3,195 (+7.9%)
$84,000 + $508,656
$592,656
2022
$2,961 (+2.8%)
$84,000 + $323,256
$407,256
2021
$2,882 (+1.7%)
$84,000 + $323,256
$407,256
2020
$2,834 (+4.8%)
$84,000 + $323,256
$407,256
2019
$2,705 (+8.8%)
$84,000 + $323,256
$407,256
2018
$2,487 (+5.5%)
$80,000 + $248,713
$328,713
2017
$2,357 (+2.1%)
$80,000 + $248,713
$328,713
2016
$2,309 (−5.0%)
$80,000 + $248,713
$328,713
2015
$2,431 (+5.5%)
$80,000 + $248,713
$328,713
2014
$2,305 (+7.1%)
$75,000 + $272,265
$347,265
2013
$2,152
$75,000 + $272,265
$347,265
2012
$2,152
$75,000 + $272,265
$347,265
2011
$2,152
$75,000 + $272,265
$347,265
Tax history for 2420 Optimist Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,927 (+3.0%)
$120,000 + $490,912
$610,912
2024
$3,814 (+19.4%)
$120,000 + $490,912
$610,912
2023
$3,195 (+7.9%)
$84,000 + $508,656
$592,656
2022
$2,961 (+2.8%)
$84,000 + $323,256
$407,256
2021
$2,882 (+1.7%)
$84,000 + $323,256
$407,256
2020
$2,834 (+4.8%)
$84,000 + $323,256
$407,256
2019
$2,705 (+8.8%)
$84,000 + $323,256
$407,256
2018
$2,487 (+5.5%)
$80,000 + $248,713
$328,713
2017
$2,357 (+2.1%)
$80,000 + $248,713
$328,713
2016
$2,309 (−5.0%)
$80,000 + $248,713
$328,713
2015
$2,431 (+5.5%)
$80,000 + $248,713
$328,713
2014
$2,305 (+7.1%)
$75,000 + $272,265
$347,265
2013
$2,152
$75,000 + $272,265
$347,265
2012
$2,152
$75,000 + $272,265
$347,265
2011
$2,152
$75,000 + $272,265
$347,265
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
2,951
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wake County
APN
0689.03 34 5924 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
RA
Research Applications District
The RA, Research Applications district is intended to: Accommodate research and research application activities as well as related manufacturing, business, and science activities that could benefit from location in or adjacent to, and a strong association with, the Research Triangle Park or other major center of research activity; Accommodate research facilities, pilot plants, prototype production facilities, and other manufacturing operations that require the continual or recurrent application of research knowledge and activity as an integral part of the manufacturing process; Ensure that such facilities are developed to help provide the district a campus or park like character that emphasizes natural characteristics and landscaping; and Encourage originality and flexibility in development, and to ensure that development is properly related to its site and to surrounding developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Senior
Manufacturing
Office
Medical office
Research & development
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features: Living/Dining Room Combination
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Room Information
Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 3029.0
Structure Type: Site Built
Property information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3029.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Levels: Two
Ownership Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.72
Lot Size Area: 0.72
Lot Size Dimensions: 101x321x100x306
Lot Size Square Feet: 31363.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Yes
Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
Cooling: Yes
Cooling Information: Central Air, Zoned
Location
HOA Information
Association: No
Association Fee: 0.0
Association Fee 2: 0.0
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Wake County Schools
Middle Or Junior School: Wake County Schools
High School: Wake County Schools
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wake
Directions: From Raleigh Take Lake Wheeler Road 5-Right on Optimist Farm or From Cary-Take US1 South to 1010 Rd- RIGHT on West Lake and Left on Optimist Farm
Latitude: 35.659141
Longitude: -78.718803
Postal Code: 27539
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,951
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.72 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Wake County
APN: 0689.03 34 5924 000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2013-11-02
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Schools
West Lake Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
West Lake Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Middle Creek High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$518,000 – $627,000
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